World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Seminar for Trade Unions on Promoting Safe Online Working Environment

The seminar aims to increase the understanding of workers’ organizations about the impact of online and digital-based harassment at the workplace for women workers and companies.

The 2023 World Day for Safety and Health at Work will be commemorated on 28 April 2023 and will explore the topic of a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.

With the increasing use of technology and changing towards future of work, online harassment has become a prevalent issue in the workplace. This can cause significant harm to employees, leading to decreased productivity, low morale, and even resignation.

It is essential for companies to take proactive measures to prevent and address online harassment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 190, adopted in 2019, recognizes the importance of preventing and addressing violence and harassment in the workplace, including online harassment.

The Convention requires states to take measures to prevent and protect workers from violence and harassment, including sexual online harassment, in the workplace. These measures include the adoption of laws and policies, providing support services to victims, and promoting a culture of respect and non-discrimination in the workplace.

Objectives

  • To commerate the 2023 World Day for Safety and Health at Work with workers union by promoting safe online working environment as part of fundamental principle and right at work
  • To increase awareness of the impact of online and digital-based harassment at workplace for workers, especially women.
  • To provide lesson on strengthening personal digital security to protect workers from digital attack
  • To promote role of ILO Convention No.190 in preventing and addressing digital-based violence and harassment at work.